Mchale Raises Funds In Washington

February 27, 1996|The Morning Call

To the Editor:

I was pleased to see that on Feb. 18 The Morning Call provided the voters of the Lehigh Valley a perspective on the candidates for the Republican nomination to the 15th District House Seat. It is important for the public to be well informed prior to the primary.

I am, however, disappointed that The Morning Call would allow Paul McHale to say that Ken Smith "has the support of the robber barons," when the fact of the matter is that Paul McHale raises over 66 percent of his money from lobbyists in Washington. McHale keeps touting his great effort of lobby reform, but has no problem taking their money.

Ken Smith may have raised more money, but according to all reports his funds came from businessmen and individuals in the 15th Congressional District, the people he will represent.